Photograph
Birch Diane Lyrics
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Forever you'll be the better half watching the rest fall apart
Nothing's goin' change the look on my face
You'll see me spending the rest of my days
Waving tomorrow goodbye, a tear in my eye
Nothing can bring back that feeling
Go on fade out the stars in my sky, I'm wondering why
I put a broken dream next to the memory of you
And forever you'll be together till fate brings you somebody new
And I can't erase the look on your face
Guess I'll be spending the rest of my days
Waving tomorrow goodbye, a tear in my eye
Nothing can bring back that feeling
Go on fade out the stars in my sky, I'm wondering why
No one can save me, the same way you do
Waving tomorrow goodbye, a tear in my eye
Nothing can bring back that feeling, oh no
Fade out the stars in my sky, I'm wondering why
No one can save me, the same way you do
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
Oh, we're gonna make it right
Little light, little light
You know we're gonna make it right
The first verse of Birch Diane's "Photograph" talks about the memory of a loved one that is kept in the heart. The persona shares that the person she holds dear is the better half, the one that was always by her side even in the most trying times. The persona acknowledges that everything else is falling apart, but the memory of this person is a constant reminder of better times.
In the second half of the verse, the persona reveals that nothing will change the look on her face because she will spend the rest of her days remembering her loved one. The second verse highlights a broken dream that the persona has placed next to her memory of the person she loved. She acknowledges that the memory of her loved one will always be with her until fate brings her someone new. She ends the verse with the realization that she will spend the rest of her days having that memory in her heart.
The chorus of "Photograph" shares the pain that the persona feels about not having her loved one with her. She waves goodbye to tomorrow with a tear in her eye, knowing that nothing can bring back the feeling of being with the person she loved. She is lost in sadness as she wonders why no one can save her the way her loved one did.
The bridge talks about a little light that the persona believes will make things right. She repeats the phrase "little light" multiple times, implying that she believes that something or someone will come into her life and make things better. The song ends on this hopeful note, leaving the listener with the impression that things will eventually work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a photograph inside the frame of my heart
I keep a memory of you close to me at all times, deep in my heart
Forever you'll be the better half watching the rest fall apart
You were my better half, and even though everything else crumbles, I still cherish the memories we had
Nothing's goin' change the look on my face
Despite my best efforts, I cannot hide the sadness I feel inside
You'll see me spending the rest of my days
I'll continue living, but without you by my side
Waving tomorrow goodbye, a tear in my eye
Every time I say goodbye, it hurts and I cry
Nothing can bring back that feeling
The past is gone and cannot be relived, no matter how much I wish for it
Go on fade out the stars in my sky, I'm wondering why
My world is shattered, and I don't understand why it had to happen
No one can save me, the same way you do
No one can fill the void you left, and nothing can ease the pain like you used to do
I put a broken dream next to the memory of you
My shattered dreams now lie beside the memory of you that still remains
And forever you'll be together till fate brings you somebody new
Even though we are apart now, the memory of you and I will stay together until a new fate brings someone else into our lives
And I can't erase the look on your face
I can't forget the expression on your face when we last said goodbye
Guess I'll be spending the rest of my days
Without you, my life is not the same, and I'll continue to exist without truly living
Little light, little light
This is a reminder of hope in the darkness, something to hold onto for a brighter future
Oh, we're gonna make it right
We won't let this sadness define us, and we will find a way forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DIANE BIRCH
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talalikambo
I love this song! (Well, I love just about everything by Diane Birch.) Especially when halfway through she adds a full on Gospel sound. And quite a switch - new tempo, new sound, even new time signature (3/4 to 4/4). Fantastic!
Sienna Kim
I love this song❤️
J Smith
I love this girl she is everything the industry is missing it makes me sad when artist with passion starve because they dont sell their souls to go commercial
Carmen Lee
she is amazing i saw her live 2 times i love her
Erin Jonsson
lucky you!!! I love her!
Mark B
just wow she sounds fantastic and looks very beautiful
MadArms
I really like this song. :)
Jipsoland
souuuuper :!!!! she's great.
BirdmanAKAtheRap
THIS SONG MAKES ME WANT TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON.THANK U.
Molly Mattia
I'm 12 and she's my favourite singer (: